Adjunct Instructor Pool – Online Professional Development for Educators (OPDE)

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Position Title: Adjunct Instructor Pool – Online Professional Development for Educators (OPDE)

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Lecturer

Job Duties:

Key Job Responsibilities: • Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Each department at the University of Wisconsin – Stout   can   maintain   an ongoing search to serve as a pool of potential instructors for program needs. If hired from this pool, the instructor will be under the general supervision of the relevant department chair.  

The instructor   is responsible for   teaching   courses as   assigned .    T eaching involves   preparing for and holding classes in the modality assigned,   maintaining   currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work,   maintaining   appropriate records , and holding office hours.   Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.  

Department and/or College Description  

The  OPDE program is a collaboration between the Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Department and Stout Online at UW-Stout. The OPDE program offers   fully online , graduate level professional development courses and certificate programs designed for working adults and educators   seeking   to advance their careers in areas such as Instructional Design, Mathematics Instruction, and Reading Instruction. Many OPDE courses can be applied towards teaching license renewal or used as electives for UW-Stout degree programs. The OPDE program’s curriculum is designed and taught by experienced practitioners and instructors at UW-Stout, and across the country.   For a full listing of   OPDE courses, please see   our   website .  

UW-Stout’s OPDE program is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and supportive online learning environment for all students. Candidates with experience working collaboratively with diverse groups and   individuals and   who can contribute to inclusive and   equitable   online learning practices are encouraged to   identify   their experience in these areas.  

Qualifications  

Minimal/Required Qualifications:  

•  Doctorate   in relevant field of   course(s)   or   M aster’s Degree   in relevant field + 5 years of relevant professional experience  

• Professional experience in areas of expertise (Instructional Design, Mathematics   Specialist , Reading   Teacher, Reading Specialist , etc.)  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Demonstrated experience teaching or   facilitating   online courses for adult learners   

• Proficiency   in online learning management systems (Canvas, etc.)  

• Proficiency   in Microsoft Office applications  

• Strong written and interpersonal skills  

• Fluency in oral and written English communication  

Required Application Materials:  

• Cover letter*  

• Resume/CV  

* Please use your cover letter to describe your teaching specialty ,   relevant areas of expertise , and teaching interests .  

Contact   for questions:  

Kathryn Hamilton, Interim OPDE Coordinator  

Email:   hamiltonk@uwstout.edu    

Phone: (715) 232-2442  

Note:   The pool of applications is reviewed as opportunities become available throughout the year.   This is an open pool for candidates to apply. If the department has an opening and is interested in learning more about your qualifications, you will be contacted. Thank   you sincerely   for your time.  

The University of Wisconsin-Stout does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and for maintaining work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149.

Guidelines to ensure consideration:     • Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.  • Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questio

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